Work Type: Fixed-term - Full-time
Salary: $142,790 - $191,084
Grade: VPS 6
Occupation: Leadership and management
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 12911
About us
The Essential Services Commission is Victoria’s independent economic regulator of essential services supplied by a range of industries. The commission’s functions include:
About the role
The Transformation Lead is an opportunity to shape and deliver a major program of change across the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) division. The role will help strengthen the division’s capability across people, processes and technology, supporting the continued delivery of an important Victorian energy efficiency program.
Reporting to the Executive Director, Victorian Energy Upgrades, you will lead a small transformation team and bring together people from across the division to turn strategic priorities into coordinated, practical improvements. You will provide direction across competing priorities, build support for change and keep complex work moving.
This role would suit an experienced transformation or program delivery leader who can move confidently between the bigger picture and implementation. You will be comfortable establishing new programs, leading through ambiguity and influencing people across a complex regulatory environment.
This is a fixed term position until 30 June 2028. The work location for this position is 570 Bourke Street, Melbourne, with hybrid work arrangements available.
Key accountabilities
The role is responsible for:
Please refer to the attached position description for the principal functions and key selection criteria.
How to apply
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All applications should include:
For further information about the role, please contact Dan Keely, Executive Director at [email protected]
Our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive and flexible workplace
Be part of a highly respected and professional organisation that allows you to apply your knowledge while supporting flexible working arrangements that allow you to balance work and life. You’ll be working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.
We are Equal Employment Opportunity employer with inclusive leaders committed to driving a workplace culture that prioritises equity, safety, respect, and flexibility for all staff. We uphold the principles of Aboriginal self-determination in caring for our community.
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of any age, gender identity, parental/carer status, ability, religion, or cultural backgrounds.
If you require any adjustments to equitably participate in the recruitment process, or need an alternative format to any of the application material, please contact [email protected] for support.
Other relevant information
Applicants must have corresponding work rights for the advertised employment period to be appointed to this role. Ongoing positions are only available to Australian/New Zealand citizens or Australian Permanent Residents.
Preferred applicants are required to undergo mandatory pre-employment screening, which includes a national criminal history check, right to work verification, qualification checks, statutory declaration disclosing any previous misconduct investigations and declaration of private interests.